Scientific Advisor - ADME Project Leadership for Biologics at Eli Lilly and Company

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Biology, Cellular or Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacokinetics or a related scientific field
  • Experience in the discovery and development of biological-therapeutics highly preferred
  • High learning agility and a keen ability to derive and efficiently test ADME and DMPK hypotheses for novel molecules with particular emphasis on antibodies
  • Strong working knowledge in fundamental pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and ADME principles especially as they relate to biologics such as antibodies and conjugated molecules
  • Understanding of contemporary pharmaceutical regulatory guidance and expectations
  • Skills to integrate internal and external laboratory and other experimental resources through high quality scientific associations
  • Agile interrogation of diverse data (e.g., in silico, in vitro, in vivo) to derive mechanistic understanding of drug action and performance characteristics
  • Additional Skills/Preferences: Industry (Pharma/Biotech) experience (1-7 years) in the preclinical evaluation of biologics and/or hybrid modalities, as well as relevant ADME project leadership experience
  • Onsite presence (minimum of 3 days/week) at either Indianapolis, Indiana, or Boston, Massachusetts

Responsibilities

  • Lead and innovate in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment with primary responsibility for ADME studies to support preclinical and clinical development of the Lilly portfolio
  • Design and implement hypothesis driven studies to answer ADME, PK/PD and clinical pharmacology questions
  • Integrate ADME, PK and PK/PD endpoints with discovery biology data to define structure activity- and structure-property-relationships to guide drug delivery and optimization strategies
  • Engage, innovate, and collaborate with colleagues and interdisciplinary teams
  • Lead the preparation of regulatory communication and documents to support clinical development, new drug applications (NDA and BLA) and line extensions and interact with regulatory agencies worldwide
  • Build and foster relationships through coaching and mentorship with fellow scientists
  • Possess excellent written and verbal technical communication skills and the ability to lead, guide and influence teams in decision making

Skills

ADME
DMPK
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmaceutics
Biologics
Antibodies
Drug Conjugates

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters
1876Year Founded
$1,180.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.
Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.
Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.
Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.
FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.
Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.
Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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